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What are the latest updates on Laos border closures and their impact on travel from Thailand?

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March 17, 2020
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Roger ********
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Hearing that Laos is now closing its borders. Anyone heard more?
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The conversation discusses the recent closure of several entry points at the Laos border amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Although some borders to Vietnam are closed, significant Thai-Laos border crossings remain open, such as Nongkhai and Mukdahan. Speculation and confusion exist regarding restrictions on travel between Thailand and Laos, with some users expressing concern over planned visa runs. Updates from individuals indicate that three specific borders between Laos and Thailand have been closed, but major crossings are still operational.
Tod *********
These are the three borders Lao closed with thailand

Loei / Kenthao – Nam Heuang Lao

Nan / Ban Huay Kon - Muang Ngeun Lao

Nakhon Phanom / Khammouane Lao
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James ********
I just read no in or out of Thailand from the 18th to 30th. Thai Government
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Tod *********
yeah I think that's a crock of shit. So how about you post a link to that there
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Ivan ************
It would be helpful if you told us where you read this and provided a link if possible.
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Tod *********
They closed TEN BORDERS in Lao with Vietnam NOT between Lao and thailand people, get a grip..
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Ivan ************
Three with Thailand as well, but all minor ones. The main borders are still open.
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David **********
They're just trying to centralise things to fewer places because of the virus. Smart.
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Roger ********
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Maxim ***********
Nongkhai and Mukdahan still up, gooooood!!
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Brett *********
There goes my planned border run.
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Garrett ***********
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 Most of the borders are still open. The ones closed I've never heard of before.
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Maxim ***********
FUCKKKKKKKK
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Garrett ***********
Take that back, looks like there are a couple Thai-Laos borders that are affected.
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